Can greedy relatives exploit elder abuse safeguards?
Safeguards to prevent elder abuse oten assist disgruntled relatives in court battles over inheritances, a new study suggests.
By Amy Dale - 2 min read
A helping hand with new bushfire support scheme
How lawyers can help those devastated by last summer’s deadly bushfires
By Amy Dale - 2 min read
Can ‘Trust Tech’ help firms eradicate sexual harassment?
Innovations that enable employees to anonymously report workplace sexual harassment have been lauded as potential game-changers.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
ALRC launches probe into judicial bias
The law reform commission will consider whether current safeguards on judicial impartiality go far enough.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
Family Court’s COVID-19 priority list to continue through Christmas and beyond
The Family Court and Federal Circuit Court will continue to fast-track urgent family law matters under the COVID-19 list system implemented in April.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
Girls school the competition in mock trial
St Catherine’s School for girls have beat out the competition and won the Law Society of NSW’s annual Mock Trial competition.
By Anwen Gardner - 2 min read
Future planning and proactivity the key themes at Specialist Accreditation Week
The Law Society of NSW hosts the Specialist Accreditation Week online with more than 280 participants and 58 speakers covering a range of topics.
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 2 min read
Robolawyer reporting for duty
A legal chatbot that assists clients with straightforward matters has started its job at Marrickville Legal Centre.
By LSJ Team - 2 min read
NSW budget allocates $150 million for courts’ digital transformation
The state government has declared its intention to build a “swifter and more convenient justice system” by investing more than $150 million in courts and…
By Kate Allman - 3 min read